verbπShareTo put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue."Political dissent was brutally suppressed."politicsgovernmentmilitarypoliceactionlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo restrain or repress, such as laughter or an expression."I struggled to suppress my smile."mindemotionphysiologyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo exclude undesirable thoughts from one's mind."He unconsciously suppressed his memories of abuse."mindhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo prevent publication."The government suppressed the findings of their research about the true state of the economy."mediacommunicationpoliticsgovernmentlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stop a flow or stream."Hot blackcurrant juice mixed with honey may suppress cough."physiologymedicinebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo forbid the use of evidence at trial because it is improper or was improperly obtained."The judge suppressed the evidence because the police had searched the student's locker without a warrant. "lawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo reduce unwanted frequencies in a signal."The noise-canceling headphones suppress the loud chatter of the cafe, allowing me to focus on my work. "signalelectronicstechnologysoundfrequencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hold in place, to keep low."The heavy blanket suppresses the sunlight coming through the window. "mindbodypoliticsgovernmentmedicinephysiologyemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
